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Abdulaziz Khan Madrasa

A mid-17th-century madrasa opposite Ulugbek's, with rich, colourful tilework that includes plant motifs, vases and birds.

EnsemblesUNESCO World Heritage17th centuryAbout 20 minutes to see

About the place

The Ashtarkhanid ruler Abdulaziz Khan had the madrasa built around 1652. Its portal is taller than Ulugbek's opposite, and the decoration uses many more colours, with yellow and green alongside blue, and motifs that show Indian and Persian influence. Some of the tiles show birds and a mythical creature, unusual on a religious building.

Inside, the courtyard cells house craft and souvenir sellers and a small display of woodcarving. The building was never fully finished, and you can see the difference between the decorated front and the plainer sides.

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